Chris Bosh
Details
- Date of Birth:
- March 12, 1984
- Height:
- 6' 11"
- Hometown:
- Dallas
Bio:
Chris Bosh (born Christopher Wesson Bosh on March 24, 1984 in Dallas, Texas) is a professional basketball player. He left college at Georgia Tech after one season with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to enter the 2003 NBA Draft. He was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Rapters. He played with Toronto until 2010, when he joined the Miami Heat. He is an eight time NBA All-Star. Chris also played on behalf of the United States in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, where he and the team took home a gold medal.
Best Known For:
Chris is best known for his professional basketball career.
Personal Life:
Chris’ first child, Trinity, was born on November 2, 2008 to former girlfriend Allison Mathis, who sought child support and sole custody of their daughter in early 2009. In 2011, Chris married Adrienne Williams. On May 3, 2012, she gave birth to their son, Jackson.
On February 17, 2013, during a rant against the NBA, rapper Lil Wayne claimed to have slept with Adrienne, though his claims have not been substantiated.
In 2004, Chris also established the Chris Bosh Foundation to help younger people in academics and athletics.